‘Democracy to reflect martyrs’ spirit’
Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a prosperous and democratic Bangladesh, drawing inspiration from the sacrifices...
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BFSA orders withdrawal food products from market
The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has directed the withdrawal of food products from the market-produced by the following three companies-due to the use of...
7 brokers jailed after RAB raid
Seven members of an alleged broker gang were detained and handed jail terms following a RAB-10 raid at the South Keraniganj Regional Passport Office in...
July Martyr’s Day observed in Tokyo
Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md. Daud Ali on Thusrday pledged the embassy’s full support for rebuilding the nation in line with the aspirations of the...
Saudi to give 500 scholarships to BD students: Envoy
Saudi Arabia will provide 500 scholarships every year to Bangladeshi students following the assumption of office by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the Saudi ambassador to...
Biman seeks dry lease of 3 Dreamliners
In a move to expand and modernise its fleet, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has invited international proposals to dry lease three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for...
‘Protecting women requires stronger UN support’
Bangladesh’s Adviser for the Ministries of Finance and Planning, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, has called for stronger support and cooperation from UN Women to protect...
Dengue claims 2 more lives
At least two people died and 306 more were hospitalised with dengue across Bangladesh in the 24 hours ending Thursday, according to the Directorate General...
Rabab appointed UN envoy for Afghan mission
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Bangladesh’s Rabab Fatima as his Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in...
Fugitive ex-Major convicted in Ziaur Rahman assassination case arrested
Detectives have arrested retired Major Md Mozzaffar Hossain, a fugitive convict in former President Ziaur Rahman assassination case, after nearly 45 years on the run....